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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.93, 3,309.61 and 1,349.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.93, 3,309.61 and 1,349.99 is: 1,863.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.93 : 3,309.61 = 1,349.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.93/3,309.61 = 1,349.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.93x = 3,309.61 × 1,349.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.93x = 4,467,945.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,467,945.30/2,397.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.25

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